Published on July 9, 2024
Motelomama
Regions of expansion
Peru
Description
Motelomama is a huge turtle carrying a piece of Jungle on its shell, on which the forest continues to grow.
The mother of all turtles of the Amazon jungle, Motelomama remains motionless most of the time, trees and shrubs grow on top of it, forcing travelers not to notice the danger, so people approach it without fear.
When the Motelomama moves, it provokes the movement of the earth and water around it.
It is believed that the Motel has always existed and will exist forever.
This myth reflects the widespread belief about a turtle carrying the world on its shell. Elephants are absent in this version of the myth for the simple reason that there are no elephants in the Jungle.
